Archive for the ‘Legislative Updates’ Category

Weekly Update February 5, 2012

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Join us for Tuesdays at the Capitol – Every Tuesday from 10 am -12pm The first “Tuesday at the Capitol” is February 14th! We need your voice at the Capitol to encourage legislators to protect our children. Each Tuesday starts 10:00 AM in the State Office Building Cafeteria with a briefing, and is followed by [...]

How will the budget deal impact kids with autism?

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

As the details of the health and human services budget bill are hashed out, kids who have autism could suffer. We are working to prevent that, and may need your help when the special session is called.

Budget Vetoes Mean Special Session

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

The HHS budget will likely be negotiated behind closed doors, and then we expect the Governor will call a special session.

Budget Impasse Report

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The HHS budget is through conference committee. The next step is a vote on the floor and then a probably VETO by the governor. Then what?

Budget Showdown at the MN Legislature

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

A recap and primer on the Health and Human Services Budget at the Capitol.

Legislative Update for April 29, 2011

Friday, April 29th, 2011

As the health and human services budget unfolds, the AALC is keeping a watchful eye on issues that could impact the autism community. Stay tuned for possible action alerts!

Legislative Update: April 15

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Autism Awareness Day Rally was a huge success!! Thanks everyone!

Legislative Update: March 25th

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Omnibus bills target the aged and disabled: omnibus bills offered by the majority would impose drastic reductions on overall services, waivers, personal care assistants, and self-directed options.

Legislative Update: March 18th

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Ugh! The majority leadership at the Capitol wants to repeal mental health parity and control Medical Assistance coverage — for starters. If we don’t push harder for health care protection for individuals who have autism things are likely to get much worse in Minnesota!

Newly Introduced Autism Bills

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-Rochester) introduced the revised Autism Healthcare Protection Act (H.F. 1071) this week, and Rep. Larry Hosch (DFL-St. Joseph) introduced legislation to end the six-month wait for coverage under MCHA for all children.